I've been very bad at writing blog posts lately, so have much to let you all know about! Mostly, I've spent my time creating a special little Paper Doll booklet for the Hockaday School's centennial celebration. You may remember that I mentioned it a little while ago in
this post. It has taken up a huge amount of my time, but I've enjoyed every minute of it!
Below is a photo of Daisy wearing the school uniform from 1928 and below her are the different school uniforms from past to present. I made a little pair of cowgirl boots for her to honour the fact that she's from Texas!
Here she is wearing her white hat and dress, which is part of the graduation ceremony.
Whilst working on the Paper Doll project, I started creating some new pattern designs. The first were two new Binky Boo's - a cow and a little lamb. I have a couple more sketched in my notebook, so they're next on my list:)
Also in the works is a new doll pattern with the option of making three different outfits. I have not started on the third doll yet, but she'll have a bohemian theme which I've very excited about! As always, these patterns will be available as regular pdf's, but I'd like to know your thoughts on having them available as separate kits - complete with the pattern booklet, felts and yarn to make each one.
A little while ago, I was asked by one of my Australian friends if I would like to participate in a charity auction called
Collaborate for a Cause. It's an annual event that raises money for all sorts of good causes. Our little group is donating kitties made from my Flora the Explorer pattern and we've chosen a theme based on different careers. Here's my little baker:)
I'll admit that I completely revised Flora's original pattern to make this little one and I'm very happy with the new version! So happy in fact, that I've decided to make three more!
I haven't sewn them up yet, but I can't wait to see how sweet they're going to be! And I think these would be perfect as kits as well!
Last, but not least - I am so happy to share that my Pocket Pets made it into this month's Molly Makes magazine! Woohoo! What a complete honour!! And look our for next month's Australian Homespun magazine - they'll be featuring my Hansel and Gretel pattern as a project in the mag for those of you who'd like to make them! Can't wait!!
Wishing you all a very crafty week!
~Shelly xo
